<p>How strictly does McGill follow these minimums. For fac. of science they say you need a B+ in pre-calculus. What if you got a B in pre calc but you have a tough courseload including pre calculus-honors, would that B be softened by an 800 in math on the SATI and a 720 in math on SAT II level 1? Generally what are we to expect from these minima</p>
<p>cut-off's are pretty strict for Canadians, but for U.S. students they afford you a little bit of wiggle room based on SATs, the fact you pay higher tuition, etc,. Also most recent grades are most important. However, they don't care about weightings since canadian high schools are harder anyways, so a tougher course load doesnt mean anything really. Its raw numbers for them. Again, its all in the context of the U.S. applicants stats...</p>
<p>With that said, McGill has become much, much more competitve each year for the last 4 years for some reason...it used to be if you were international, 3.2 gpa or higher was fine, now its like a 3.6-7 and for science its even higher...</p>
<p>I would def. still apply, the apps. easy, and mcgill is a great school (despite my gripes)...</p>
<p>Canadian HS's are harder.
How so?</p>
<p>Less grade inflation, less days off school, skipping class will actually get you burnt at most schools. Also, the grading system here is a bit different.</p>
<p>It varies from school to school though, I'd say on average we get it a bit tougher than most Americans in the public school system. That's just my opinion though.</p>
<p>Also, I know this sounds bad, but because the max tuition a Canadian pays will be around $5000-6000, McGill lowers their standards for international students because they pay $20,000, it's their dirty little secret. McGill loves internationals.</p>
<p>"Less grade inflation"</p>
<p>Yes, I always wonder why U.S students receive so many 90s on a regular basis, whereas us Canadians only receive 80s.</p>
<p>you compare the canadian system to american public schools, but what if you attend a top american private school? would you say academics compare then?</p>
<p>What if you attend a top Canadian private school?</p>
<p>It doesn't really matter, McGill only wants you for the money.</p>
<p>so what do people think about minimums...</p>
<p>is the #5 post true. If it is, then I'm in luck</p>
<p>do sat grades outweigh or balance out minimums</p>
<p>Bump...........</p>
<p>Here is my understanding: The minimums are posted on the McGill site to give prospective applicants some idea of whether or not they should take the time/cost to apply. They are not hard and fast, in fact for the last several years, international students would not be admitted to most faculties unless scores/gpa/rank were significantly above the listed minimums. All applicants are ranked against each other and the top ones are admitted until the faculty is filled. This can change in any given year and faculty depending on who applies. If you meet or are close to the minimums, give it a shot. Some programs are much harder to get admitted to, such as the dual arts & sciences.</p>
<p>Also, while no quota exists, for many years McGill has reserved 2/3 of the entry slots for Quebecers, 2/3 of
the remaining 1/3 for Canadians from other provinces and 1/3 of the remaining 1/3 for internationals ( including the US). This has been fairly constant and if internationals have to meet lower criteria (which I doubt) it has to do with the quality of the applicants.</p>
<p>This is the first year where McGill is instituting rolling admissions. I believe that means if your scores are clearly above past norms you will hear somewhat early--otherwise you might be in the larger pool that hears in March. In the past, McGill has always wanted mid-term senior grades before deciding.</p>
<p>Good luck. My d. is a second-year and loves the school and the city.</p>
<p>Also, Canadian high schools are much harder than American ones ( most of the first-worlds high schools put American ones to shame ). The focus is on academics, not sports or ec's. You know McGill doesn't even ask for ec's on the admissions application. Canadian grades are lower than our inflated grades--remember, "all our kids are above average".</p>
<p>McGill has instituted a policy of grade deflation and the curve is being reduced to a B- over a period of years. This is in-line with the european model: a score above 85 is considered an A. Students are made aware of this by teachers in every class.</p>
<p>So whatbout SAt scorse ther minimum for SATs is low, while theyre grades are a little higher</p>
<p>where are grade minimums posted?</p>
<p>Thanks mcgilldad!</p>
<p>If you don't mind me asking, what did your daughter/son currently attending Mcgill get on the SAT/ACT/SAT II's/GPA/etc....??</p>
<p>cbgb215: Check your private messages, okay?</p>
<p>mcgilldad</p>
<p>would it be ok if you let me know too?</p>